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Req ID: 60102BR
Job Description
Full time work from home. Preference to those in Mountain or Pacific standard time.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Aetna Autism Care Team works within an integrated team to perform utilization review, as well as proactive discharge planning. This includes working in close collaboration with our business partners, as well as the enterprise to promote overall wellness for our members. A license to practice in the state in which you live is required.
Fundamental Components included but are not limited to:
Applies critical thinking and is knowledgeable of evidence-based treatment and clinical practice guidelines for Behavioral Health. The majority of time is spent at a desk and on telephonic or records review of precertification/concurrent/retrospective cases with the treating provider/records using specific criteria and making decisions to authorize services for our members OR refer to a physician for a determination. These clinicians also collaborate with providers/facilities to ensure appropriate planning to meet member needs.
Qualifications Requirements and Preferences:
Behavioral Health licensure required
3+ years clinical experience post-Master's degree required
Experience with children is a requirement
Autism experience is highly preferred
Utilization review experience preferred
Managed care experience preferred
Crisis intervention skills preferred
Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding
Sedentary work involving periods of sitting, talking, listening. Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing into the computer
EDUCATION
The minimum level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Mental Health/Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mental Health/Licensed Professional Counselor
Nursing/Registered Nurse
Mental Health/Licensed Psychologist
Additional Job Information:
This is an opportunity to be part of a high performing dynamic team while enjoying the flexibility of working from home.
Benefit Eligibility
Benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position.
Job Function: Health Care
Aetna is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veterans status.
I prioritize my workload by assessing the urgency of each case and considering the potential impact on patient care.
As Utilization Management Nurses, we coordinate the medical services provided by the facility. We make concise documentation of benefit management programs. We review the clinical information of patients. Monitoring the staff members of the facility is a duty of ours. We identify ways to prevent complications. We maintain clear, updated records of patient interactions. Utilization Management Nurses ensure that health care services are implemented effectively. We constantly review the treatment files of patients. We ensure that only the necessary procedures are administered. Determining the right amount of hospital stays is part of our duties.
Core tasks: